Tyrant Reborn

Zhuo Lun is the one I want to summon today, Xue Qing probably came here to join in the fun, as for Wang Xing, he might really have something to do.

Speaking of Wang Xing, I felt rather funny and helpless. He was originally from Huizhou, his parents died when he was a child, and his family was very poor. When he came to the capital, he came to Xue Qing's family by chance.

At that time, Emperor Father was still in power, and Xue Qing's power was not as great as it is now, and he felt a little sympathy for Wang Xing, and he appreciated it very much.

Wang Xing won the first prize in the palace examination that year, and was later taken out because he was too upright. His father sent him to a remote place. After two county magistrates, he was transferred to the official department of the capital.

Then my lord, he has made others blush and neck thick because of his direct words in the court many times, but he himself didn't feel it.Of course, he also offended me, but I didn't pursue it. Firstly, because he was Xue Qing's disciple, he didn't look at the monk's face or the Buddha's face. There is an indescribable comfort in my heart, which is probably the so-called wicked taste.

In short, I have to say that Wang Xing is a special existence in the court. Even Xue Qing, who dislikes him very much, never thought of getting rid of him. for my use...

Thinking like this, when the three of them entered the imperial study room after the eunuch's notification.I was holding the excerpt played by Zhuo Lun the day before yesterday and pretended to be reading it seriously. After saluting, the three of them sat down respectively.

After sitting down, we both fell silent. I put the notebook on the imperial case and muttered to myself.

I asked Zhuo Lun to come, but he didn't know why I asked him to come, and he couldn't figure out what I meant, so I can understand if he didn't speak.

Xue Qing probably wanted to come here to inquire about news, or to say something nice to enhance our relationship. This is what he often does, and I understand it.

Among the three, I don't quite understand Wang Xing. He seldom comes to ask for an interview. When he comes now, he sits there and makes a boring gourd. I don't know what medicine he is selling. This feeling is very bad.

So I looked at Wang Xing and said, "Wang Aiqing, what are you doing here today?"

Wang Xing stood up, glanced at me, then hung down and said calmly: "My Majesty, there used to be, but now it is gone." I really can't see his age...

"Lord Wang, how can you be so presumptuous in front of the emperor." But before I could speak, Xue Qing stood up and said.He said this with grief and indignation, as if Wang Xing had committed some heinous crime.

I smiled and waved my hand and said: "Teacher, it's okay. I know Wang Aiqing's temper is different from ordinary people, so I won't blame you. Wang Qing, just say what you have to say."

Wang Xing glanced at me and said slowly: "I'm afraid that if I say it, the emperor will not be happy."

I was happy after hearing his words, and said: "Then if you don't say it, you won't be afraid of making me unhappy?"

"I don't dare. Since the emperor asked me to speak, then I will speak." Wang Xing lowered his eyes and said with a serious look. I laughed secretly in my heart. I obviously wanted to say it, but it seemed like I was forcing him, and I didn't know this. How is temper cultivated.

"Your Majesty, the matter that I have played is related to the imperial examination. The imperial examination is held every three years in this dynasty. This palace examination should have been held last year. However, due to the flood in the Yellow River last year, the emperor is sympathetic to the people and has no distractions. The palace examination has not been postponed until now. It will be held, and now it is the beginning of autumn in the next year, I don’t know when this palace test will be held.”

After hearing his words, I fell silent. In previous years, Xue Qing presided over the scientific examinations. He installed his cronies and accepted bribes. He probably gained a lot of benefits. At this time, Wang Xing probably did what he wanted to say.

If Xue Qing has been able to control those officials, then how can I speak in this court?The thought startled me, and I kept it to myself.It happened that what Zhuo Lun played could suppress Xue Qing, and if he used it a little, he could calmly weaken his power.

Thinking of this, I asked Wang Xing to sit down, then looked at Xue Qing and asked with a smile: "What do you think the grand master thinks?"

"Your Majesty, the scientific examination is held every three years. Last year, the palace examination was not held as scheduled. Examiners from various parties have been gathered in the capital for a year. Some of the examiners have been in despair because of this examination. It should be held after autumn or told to return to the examiners. Township." Xue Qing stood up and replied respectfully.

I nodded and said with a smile: "The Grand Master is right. Since there is no major disaster this autumn, then according to the Grand Master's wishes, I will announce to the Ministry of Officials that the imperial examination will be held after the autumn."

"The emperor is wise." Xue Qing said.

I smiled and said, "Then Wang Qing will go and prepare."

"Yes." Wang Xing still slowly bowed and left expressionlessly.

After he left, Xue Qing glanced at me and wanted to say something, but I turned my eyes to Zhuo Lun calmly, picked up the imperial case and said: "Zhuo Aiqing, today I called you here for this purpose. Since the Grand Master is here as well, you should explain clearly what was said in the scriptures, and you can't hide anything."

Zhuo Lun stood up and said: "My minister obeys the order." After finishing speaking, he lowered his eyes and briefly explained what happened.

After he finished speaking, I smiled and looked at Xue Qingdao: "Grand Master, although the prime minister played this matter, it can be regarded as a complaint against the imperial court. I can't be partial. Is this Xue Shuang from the same family?"

Xue Qing's face remained unchanged, and he said respectfully: "Your Majesty is holy, this famous official of Xue Shuang has never heard of it, and there is no such person in my family."

"It's easy to deal with people who are not from the same family." I deliberately said with a cold face: "There is such a person under the feet of the emperor, and he doesn't take me seriously."

"The emperor calm down." Xue Qing and Zhuo Lun knelt on the ground and said.

I looked at the two of them with feigned displeasure and said: "Since this is the case, then I will leave this matter to the Grand Master to investigate. If the investigation is true, this wicked person should be sentenced to death and reported to the world."

"My minister would like to follow the emperor's instruction." The two kowtowed.

Looking at the two people on the ground, I thought that although it was a trivial matter, Xue Qing would honestly investigate it considering his own reputation. As for the scientific research, he might not bring it up lightly.Knock the mountain and shake the tiger, these four words are often very useful.

I still wanted to say something, Yuan Bao who was beside me suddenly quietly walked out of the imperial study room, I looked at him, and saw a new-faced eunuch whispering something in his ear.

Yuan Bao frowned, nodded, told the man to leave, then walked up to me softly and said silently: "Queen."

Queen?Zhuo Wenjing?Could something be wrong?

Even if I have doubts in my heart, it is inconvenient for me to express more at this moment. I suppressed the anxiety in my heart and asked Xue Qing and Zhuo Lun to stand up. Prime Minister Bian, pay more attention, let's all go down, and quickly settle these messy little things, so as not to upset me."

Xue Qing looked up at me, and Zhuo Lun also looked at me. It was obvious that both of them were a little confused, but they were both old foxes who had been in the officialdom for a long time.

After this, I found an excuse to send them away. When they left, I looked at Yuan Bao and asked, "What happened to Zhuo Wenjing?"

"Long live Lord, don't worry, it's not a big deal." After dismissing everyone around me, Yuan Bao said in a low voice, "I heard that the Queen Mother was angered in Fengyi Palace, and those newcomers were not sensible, so I reported it." .”

"Annoyed the empress?" I frowned, automatically ignoring Yuan Bao's next words.

The queen mother has always disliked Zhuo Wenjing, as long as she doesn't trip him up, Zhuo Wenjing is not a fool, so there is no need to provoke him.

This can be regarded as a crime that I want to add, but there is nothing wrong with it, but after all, it is my mother, and it is really difficult for a son to talk, but after thinking about it, Zhuo Wenjing is gentle and there is no one in the palace to talk to, presumably I have suffered enough in these years, not to mention that the queen mother loves Xue Ruyu very much in her heart, maybe she instigates the queen mother to deal with Zhuo Wenjing behind her back, so I feel a little confused, and if the situation is not critical, how can there be an internal prisoner who would dare Come to the Imperial Study Room to find Yuanbao...

Thinking of this, I hurriedly stood up and said, "Show me Fengyi Palace."

"Yes."

When I arrived at Fengyi Palace, there were inner eunuchs standing on both sides of Fengyi Palace, and Yuan Bao helped me off the imperial chariot.

As soon as she entered the main hall of Fengyi Palace, she saw the queen mother sitting on the upper seat, her face full of anger, Xue Ruyu stood beside her and beat her shoulders repeatedly, Zhuo Wenjing, who was kneeling on the ground with her head bowed, and a thin little girl child.